Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Sciences - Ecology in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
9,406
(c. USD6,743.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Biological Sciences provides graduate programs for both Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. It aims to cultivate scholars who are well-versed in their field's literature, able to recognize emerging research challenges and opportunities, and skilled in essential research methodologies. Students achieve these goals through various avenues: guided research projects, academic coursework, seminar involvement, and successfully defending their thesis.
The Department maintains specialized laboratories and teaching spaces accommodating 250–300 graduate students. These include resources for digital imaging, advanced microscopy (electron and confocal), chemical analysis, molecular biology techniques, fermentation processes, biotechnological applications, and DNA-related technologies. The facilities support work with diverse biological systems including microbial cultures, plant and animal cell lines, with specialized environments like aquatic animal tanks, climate-controlled rooms, and an expansive greenhouse network. Off-site resources comprise the Devonian Botanic Garden with its fungal collections, several research stations near Edmonton (Meanook Biological Research Station and Ellerslie Plant Genetics Station), and the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on Vancouver Island. Researchers have access to comprehensive biological collections spanning microfungi, plant species (both vascular and cryptogamic), and animal specimens (vertebrates and invertebrates), featuring significant holdings of fish species, paleontological specimens, insect varieties, and parasitic organisms.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
The Department's minimum admission requirements are a 4-year undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework. Applicants are also required to submit the following:
A complete Departmental Package (Curriculum Vitae, Financial Support Information, and Research Interest Form).
Three letters of reference. Academic letters of reference are preferred.
Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency. Any one of the following is acceptable:
A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 100 overall with a score of at least 22 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
an equivalent score on an English Language Proficiency test approved by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
A complete Departmental Package (Curriculum Vitae, Financial Support Information, and Research Interest Form).
Three letters of reference. Academic letters of reference are preferred.
Where applicable, applicants must provide proof of English Language Proficiency. Any one of the following is acceptable:
A minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) of 100 overall with a score of at least 22 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
an equivalent score on an English Language Proficiency test approved by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies
Tuition
CAD
9,406